Stained Glass for Kitchen Windows

Design #4 was chosen and the following images show the beginning stages of fabrication.

Stained Glass Designs #6 and 7 out of 7

These are the last 2 designs for the 2 panel kitchen windows.  I wanted something to contrast the geometric and to tie into the plants around the area. 

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and New Year.  May the new year bring you many blessings.

I will be showing the last 2 designs of the 2 window project and the progress and installed piece.  I have ideas for a large panel to suspend between two adjacent rooms to divide the area which I will begin designing soon.


Thank you for following and I look forward to great things to come.

Stained glass window design #4 and 5 of 7

 I enjoy this design for the space, it works well either way.  If this design is chosen I think the top design would work better as there is a plant that hangs in the upper left area. 

Stained glass window design #3 of 7

I like the clear reeded glass going in vertical and horizontal directions to give depth.  I envision the clear beveled triangles having beveled color glass bonded in the center of them.  The smaller triangles and slender triangles would also be colored glass.

Stained Glass 2 panel window design #2 of 7

Here is design #2.  Color is chosen later once the design is finalized.  The sections with the lines close together represents a clear textured glass called narrow reed.  This glass provides privacy yet allows light in.  I enjoy changing the direction the grain goes to give more depth and movement.

Stained Glass 2 panel window design #1

The following picture is of a kitchen window in which the client wants the inner two panels to have glass work inserted to give privacy from the neighbors but still allow light in. 

I will be showing several designs that I came up with, not all will be shown to the client, just had different ideas I wanted to get down.  The following is design #1

Stained Glass Repair- last steps

 Replace the outer u channel bar and solder the joints both front and back. 

Fill in the putty/cement both front and back and I like to use a whiting to help the putty/cement to dry faster and to clean up oils (from solder flux and putty) off of the glass. 

Once the putty/cement dry in a couple of days then clean the panel.

Stained glass repair, cont.

After removing the outer bar, the old putty/cement needs to be cleaned off the glass pieces.  In order to get the glass that is cracked out I had to remove the adjoining good piece of glass.  The lower picture shows the putty/cement being cleaned out of the lead channels. 

Re-cut the shape needed to replace the broken piece.

Put in the new piece and reinsert the other glass that was removed.

Stained glass repair- step 1

I have a stained glass panel that had a crack in one piece and I will show how it was repaired.

This is the panel standing 50 inches tall by 32 inches wide.  in the lower right hand corner a green piece had a crack in it.

Repairs can be very extensive because a lot of times you have to remove good pieces to get to the broken piece.  This one will not be too bad.

The first thing to do is cut through the solder joints joining the lead came from the outer bar, doing both front and back sides.  Also, you have to remove the outer bar that is joining the affected area, in this case I had to remove the lower right hand side outer bar from the bottom of the fingers to the bottom of the panel.

Most recent painting- Autumn Leaf

I really enjoyed painting this, capturing the feeling of fall, the folds, the movement. 

Father's Day

I am a father to two beautiful and wonderful children. I am so grateful for them and am very proud of them.
I am also grateful to my father who gave so much of himself and showed how to be giving and generous with others.
Happy Father's Day to all you dads.

Stained glass for bathroom windows completed

Here is a before and after image of the bathroom window project.

Before

 After

Won 2nd and 3rd place in 3d at juried show

I entered 3 glass pieces into the Society of Washington Artists juried show last weekend and won 2nd and 3rd place in 3d.

Sorry the pic is not the best, to see a better pic of this piece see the post titled Trifold Room Dividers.

Window hanging glass piece

The design is the same as an earlier piece but I used different glass and the bevels are different.  This has a different feel from the earlier piece. 

Solo art show

Here are some pictures of my solo art show at Angst Gallery that opened April 4.

Bathroom Windows in progress

Almost completed assembling first panel.

Artist Statement

The following is my artist statement for the art show I have coming up in April.  I wanted to focus more on what my art does and can do for the observer/client. 

 

I love creating in glass and oils!  The different textures and colors of glass and how light dances within the glass are all things I enjoy about the medium.  With oils I enjoy the vivid colors, plasticity and smoothness of the paint.  These two mediums have been the most satisfying for me to express myself. I am always learning new ways to be innovative in these media.

In both mediums, my design work is fluid whether it is a geometric design or free form.  I create asymmetrical designs which add more interest.  Inspiration for my work comes from nature, architecture, the feeling of something whether it is the sound of an instrument, an emotion or season.

Along with my designs another unique feature of my work is the way that I bevel glass.  Instead of keeping the bevel the same width around the shape I change the width to create more depth and movement.  Incorporating these bevels increases light play and interest to each project. 

One of several reasons I create is because of the joy my work brings to those whose homes they go in.  One client told me that after experiencing 18 years of my glasswork in their home, they expressed how much they love the work and how it improved the ambiance of their home. 

I enjoy making something that impacts people’s lives in a positive way.  I look forward for the opportunity to make an impact in your environment whether home, office or other space.  Please call 509-280-6344 to schedule a consultation.

Bathroom Windows- in progress, beveling

I am beveling portions of the leaves instead of all around the shape which adds more interest and light play. 

Bathroom Windows-stained glass

On July 11, 2014 I posted "Bathroom Window Design- dual windows" showing a design for doing two stained glass panels in a bathroom. I have begun working on the piece and the following images show the process of figuring out the color scheme, drawing the layout and cutting the color pieces that will be beveled.  The first image is the space the panels will go in. The client wants privacy and various color scattered throughout the piece.

Window hanging piece

I like how the shapes are different sizes and the angle is different on each one.  Adds more movement.

Group art show Jan 2014

I have a painting in a group art show starting this evening at Angst Gallery in Vancouver WA.  Title is The Male Form Show and runs all month.  Reception is from 5-9 and the address is 1015 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660. 
I will have a solo show at the same gallery in April. 

Recommendations and quotes from clients

The following are quotes and recommendations from clients:

I first became aware of Isaac Smith's work via his paintings.  I was  

overwhelmed by the expression of emotion he presents on his canvas  

creations.  He plays bold colors and deep shadows into a depth that  

draws the viewer into his intent.  Upon further review, I also  

discovered his unique way with glass.  I have not seen any other  

artist use such a free flowing representation with this medium.  Glass  

can be so harsh and structured in it's display, but Isaac transforms  

his pieces into fluid displays of grace.  I find a soothing calmness  

come to my soul as I view his work.  I highly recommend everyone to  

take the time to breathe in his work and feel his spirit flow from his  

hands.

Jim Breidenbach

President, General Contractor

Craftsmen Construction, Inc.

3106 N. Argonne

Spokane, WA 99212

Office: (509) 534-2267

Fax: (509) 536-2880

Email: craftsmen@craftsmenconst.com

I commissioned Isaac to create a partial window for my dining area. 
I wanted a design that worked with the view and had movement to it.   
His initial design was great and was modified after a little more input.  
 After the completed window was installed he showed me how the 
movement in the design also worked 
with the marbling detail I had on my walls.   
I highly recommend Isaac for any window project for his artistic 
talent and detail.

Marvin Reguindin; Spokane, WA

Isaac was hired to design and install beveled glass in our existing raised 
wood panel kitchen cabinets.  We were hoping for a new look.  
 Isaac’s custom design and hand beveling work was superior to anything 
I have ever seen before.  We were absolutely blown away by the 
transformation.  Isaac was a dream to work with.   
I would highly recommend his services to anyone!

Kevin Guthrie; 2009; Spokane, WA

Isaac designed some stained glass windows for our new home in the 
country.  We had some antique leaded glass windows from our old home 
in Seattle which had great sentimental value.  He did a beautiful job, 
incorporating the old and the new—with a gorgeous design of native 
grasses and pinecones. 

Linda Finney, 2006, Spokane, WA

We first met Isaac Smith at an art show in 2008.  After viewing some 
of his work and looking at multiple pictures of his other works, 
we contracted him to create 
a stained glass to adorn a window in our home.   
The size of this piece is about 
30" by 30".  He was able to incorporate some of the same 
textured glass we had 
in another window into the piece.  It turned out beautiful 
and we continue to 
enjoy in today.  It was designed to catch the sun at various times
of the day and year to give several different effects. 
We have had many complements on the piece enhancing
the beauty of our home.

We were very pleased with the entire experience, from design 
to installation.   
After minimal changes to the original drawing, the piece was finished 
in a very timely fashion and installed by Isaac. 
We feel that we obtained a beautiful piece 
for a very reasonable cost, and are able to recommend Isaac without 
reservation for his glasswork. 

Bruce & Maxine Johnson

Spokane, WA

I am more than happy to extend a positive reference to you and your 

glass business.  Our customer has been very happy with
the results of your design and installation. 
The stained glass work is truly individual and a form of
art in her home.

Wishing you the best.  Dave Parsons.  Parsons Custom Builders.com

Isaac,

Thank you so much for the beautifully designed window for my master

 bedroom. 

People constantly tell me how much they love the way it appears to flow 

in a breeze. 

You listened to me in the touch of Asian feel and colors I wanted. 

When you brought me the different sketches to choose from I did not 

think that the end result would be so beautiful and exact. 

You completed the project in a timely manner. The price was great for 

the results you provided. 

I highly recommend you to anyone seeking affordable answers to privacy 

with an artistic flair that fits well into the style of the house.

Respectfully,

Lisa Shanahan

I appreciate your talent more than you know! Your stained glass is 

gorgeous!!!!!!!!!   

Your paintings are breathtaking!   

I can definitely see the influence of stained glass in your paintings.

Erika Jones, Spokane, WA

Window hanging piece completed

I enjoy the textured glass going in different directions.  The red beveled glass really is striking.  The different widths of the beveled triangle gives more dimension to the piece.  The design being asymmetrical adds more interest.

Window hanging piece in progress.

Pieced all together, next is to add the outer bar, zinc, then solder and putty.  It will sit for a week for the putty to dry and then I will clean it.  The red piece on the upper left is one of three that will be beveled and bonded on top of the clear beveled pieces after everything is cleaned up.